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Gilbert GLASS Obituary

GLASS, Gilbert Gamez On May 6, 2017 our beloved father peacefully entered eternal life. He will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Christine and Roxanne; brothers, sister, five beautiful grandchildren, family and friends. Gilbert was a magnetic man and made an unforgettable impression on those he encountered throughout his life. Gilbert was born in the barrio of Tucson, AZ on March 21, 1946 to Estelle Glass and Hortensia Gamez. He was highly gifted mentally and physically and excelled academically and athletically. He attended Tucson High Magnet School, was team captain of the wrestling club and graduated at the top of his class. He then attended and graduated from Arizona State University and one year later graduated from Thunderbird School of International Management. In 1985 he moved to NYC in order for his daughters to pursue careers in the performing arts. There, he worked for the Federal Gov't Family/Child Protection Services in Manhattan. Later in life Gilbert dedicated himself to helping those less fortunate, providing care and dignity to their lives. Gilbert was a lover and master of language and communication, a fierce reader, brilliant writer, razor- sharp thinker, always curious. He appreciated the performing arts, nature and critical thought. He was a humble mentor to many. May you rest in peace dear father. You will never be forgotten. We love you always and we "follow you" forever. Arrangements by HEART OF TEXAS CREMATION BURIAL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 13, 2017.

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September 17, 2017

Gilbert was a friend and a great inspiration. We had a common bond. Glen Minor

Familia Muñoz

May 18, 2017

Our DEEPEST Condolences..... May He Continue Dancing In God's Beautiful Paradise.... God Bless You..... La Familia Muñoz....

Irene Ochoa-Chavez

May 18, 2017

Our DEEPEST Condolences Goes Out To ALL The Family. May God Wrap His Loving Arms Around All Of You As You Go Through These Trying Days... God Bless All Of You Always...
Mrs. Yolanda Muñoz Dabdoub & Family
Irene Ochoa Chavez & Family
Manuel 'Nellie' Ochoa & Family.....

Tio Gilbert, me & tia Sylvia enjoying ourselfs at breakfast, i am so going 2 miss our breakfast dates we use 2 have R.I.P TIO LOVE U

Jacqueline Glass

May 18, 2017

Omg here's my tio and Elvis Presly live at maria's lucky $ he went up to him & asked him 2 tk a pic w/him lol

Jacqueline Glass

May 18, 2017

Me & my tio gilbert at one of our many places that we met up for breakfast ,this is one of my favorite pics of us, R.I.P tio

Jacqueline Glass

May 18, 2017

Hindy Kohn

May 17, 2017

Condolence to Christine and Rox, who were everything to their father.
I got to know Gilbert Glass, late in his life as an intelligent, caring person.
Rest in Peace, you left behind such loving daughters and their families.

Jacqueline GLASS

May 17, 2017

I will always cherish our times together and ALL the your childhood memories you shared with me,though you may be gone you will never ever be forgotten, May you R.I.P Tio Gilbert
Love always your niece Jacqueline Glass & Richard

Jacqueline GLASS

May 17, 2017

I will always cherish our times together and ALL the your childhood memories you shared with me,though you may be gone you will never ever be forgotten, May you R.I.P Tio Gilbert
Love always your niece Jacqueline Glass & Richard

Jacqueline GLASS

May 17, 2017

I will always cherish our times together and ALL the your childhood memories you shared with me,though you may be gone you will never ever be forgotten, May you R.I.P Tio Gilbert
Love always your niece Jacqueline Glass & Richard

Gilbert GLASS

May 17, 2017

My uncle Gilbert was ALWAYS such a loving and giving man with such a great sense of humor, i am so happy that I got the opportunity to spend alot of time with him more then anything I'll forever be grateful to him for sharing with me my family tree. he'll definitely be missed by many but one thing is he'll NEVER EVER be forgotten may you R.I.P tio
With all my love your niece Jacqueline glass & Richard.

Stephanie Macias

May 15, 2017

Matt, Megan, Belgi, and I will miss you tremendously. You were always a loving, supportive, positive uncle. You were a gem. Our condolences to your beautiful daughters and your grandchildren. -Stephanie Macias and family

May 14, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear Gilbert has died.
Gilbert and my, now deceased husband, John Tellez and I would go out to lunch. John always enjoyed reminiscing with Gilbert.
Gilbert was a kind and loving person. All my love to the family.
Dolores Tellez

Eugene Montijo

May 13, 2017

God bless you old friend...

Lena Glass

May 13, 2017

I will never forget the summer I spent with Gilbert and his daughters in Phoenix. We went to Disneyland and the San Diego Zoo. The girls taught me the Polka dance. I flew out to Phoenix from DFW airport in cowboy boots and flew home in a dress and patent leather shoes. Those are some of my best memories of my childhood. May you rest in peace Gilbert.

sylvia macias

May 13, 2017

Love my dear brother Gilbert, may you keep in Jehovah's memory until the day of resecreation

Marian Creel

May 13, 2017

RIP Uncle Gilbert. So many childhood memories to keep you forever alive in my heart.

May 13, 2017

Gilbert(Pita) and I were friends in Barrio Hollywood,THS and after, may you rest in peace my friend.
Frank Amparano

Olivia Riesgo Schaad

May 13, 2017

My prayers and sympathy to the family of Gilbert.
He was a friend at Tucson High School, the UofA,
And ASU. So sorry he has left us so soon.
God bless his daughters and the family

Chris Macias

May 13, 2017

You will be missed, uncle Gilbert. You were a wonderful Uncle to my brothers and I and my children and a great brother to my mom.

Jean Thews

May 13, 2017

I knew your father during his employment at Pima County Adult Probation and reconnected with him during recent years. He was a lovely and exceptional man with a great heart who loved to share his experiences and knowledge with others. Most of all, he loved his family. May his love sustain you during this tough time.

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